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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.92, 3,560.13 and 1,140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.92, 3,560.13 and 1,140.41 is: 1,710.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.92 : 3,560.13 = 1,140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.92/3,560.13 = 1,140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.92x = 3,560.13 × 1,140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.92x = 4,060,025.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,025.48/2,372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.99

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